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Fitness title winner passes away four days after victory

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Prakash Rai, the winner of the fifth Mr Kathmandu physical fitness, has passed away.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Prakash Rai, the winner of the fifth Mr Kathmandu physical fitness, has passed away.


The 45-year-old, who won gold in the bodybuilding competition only last Saturday, died on Wednesday morning due to a heart attack.


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He was immediately taken to Grande Hospital due to health problems. However, the hospital said that he died during the treatment.


Rai won the gold in the above 75 kg weight category in the Mr Kathmandu competition.


 

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